SOX Program Leader

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position is an on-site opportunity in Corporate Finance in Lake County, Illinois. As Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) Program Leader, you will have overall responsibility for managing, coordinating, and overseeing Abbott's compliance with Sox Section 404 and Abbott's annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting which require Abbott to maintain, document and test applicable controls. The position meets periodically with Abbott's executive Sox Steering Committee. It also interacts with personnel across Divisions and Corporate functions up through senior financial and IT management, and with Abbott's external and internal auditors. This position will lead, oversee, and monitor Sox Program Management Office (PMO) functions including: Sox program scoping, planning and scheduling; communication with divisions and Corporate functions; maintaining and updating program tools and processes; conducting training; monitoring program schedule; managing external auditor requests; providing support for Division questions/requests; reviewing internal control deficiencies; providing guidance for evaluation and remediation of deficiencies; monitoring remediation activities; determination of readiness for review by internal and external auditors; and communication of applicable matters to senior management. What You'll Do Lead, manage, and support a direct team of three Sox PMO managers and an indirect/functional team of management personnel with Sox oversight roles across multiple divisions and Corporate functions. Manage completion of annual Division and Corporate function scoping activities in a timely and thorough manner. Identify and analyze relevant matters that could impact Sox scope. Obtain Division and Corporate senior financial/IT management approvals on proposed scope. Determine the Sox scope impact of changes to financial processes and IT systems including those resulting from business combinations and other organizational changes. Serve as primary Corporate resource for technical guidance on Sox Section 404 and Abbott Sox program requirements. Determine Abbott Sox approach to address new or updated accounting standards, Corporate policies, and auditing standards as well as other changes that impact controls. Ensure alignment with senior management objectives. Manage program schedule to ensure deliverables are met (includes Division deliverables to PMO and PMO/Division deliverables to auditors). Monitor quality of controls and control documentation, and ensure compliance with Abbott Sox program standards. Evaluate control deficiencies. Provide guidance and communicate expectations for remediation. Monitor and manage remediation efforts. Manage completion of documentation and testing of Abbott's Corporate Control Environment. Provide periodic updates to management and external auditors on deficiencies, status of work, and other matters. Provide training on Abbott's Sox program, Archer compliance tool, and internal control expectations. Identify opportunities to streamline Sox compliance effort and improve business efficiency based on assessment of materiality and risk, standardization of processes/controls, and other process improvements. Provide constructive feedback to coach and develop staff and team members. Lead activities with Sox team personnel to maintain and increase communication and collaboration. Manage and maintain Abbott's IT technology tool used to manage Sox compliance (Archer). Manage resources that provide or facilitate technical and user support. Complete ad hoc analysis and reviews of internal controls within Divisions and Corporate functions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, including several years of supervisory experience Auditing experience is required Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication and leadership skills and the ability to interact with senior management Strong problem solving skills and the ability to direct efforts to achieve results. Requires ability to work cooperatively and productively with others. Requires the ability to explain details to others and gain acceptance in sensitive situations. Candidates must have strong organizational, planning, delegation, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. Candidates must be able to manage multiple tasks and work in a dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications Progressive financial and supervisory experience that includes general accounting, financial reporting, auditing, cost accounting, and FP&A External auditing experience CPA preferred Knowledge of Abbott financial and IT policies/practices, GAAP, and auditing standards relevant to Abbott's internal control over financial reporting Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division/cross-function capacity is a plus. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 - $258,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

FAMILIA DE TRABAJO

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION FIN

Corporate Finance

UBICACION

United States >

Abbott Park :

AP06C UBICACIONES ADICIONALES TURNO DE TRABAJO

Standard VIAJES Yes, 5 % of the Time

VIGILANCIA MEDICA

Not Applicable

ACTIVIDADES LABORALES SIGNIFICATIVAS

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link -

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http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott significa el poder de la salud. Durante más de 125 años, Abbott ha ayudado a las personas a alcanzar todo su potencial, porque el mejorar la salud permite a las personas y a las comunidades alcanzar mucho más. Con una red mundial diversa que brinda servicios a clientes en más de 160 países, creamos nuevas soluciones en todos los ámbitos de la salud, a nivel mundial y en todas las etapas de la vida. Ya sea que se trate de diagnósticos de última generación, dispositivos que cambian la vida, nutrición basada en la ciencia o reformulaciones innovadoras, proponemos algunas de las tecnologías más innovadoras y revolucionarias para el cuidado de la salud, y así ayudamos a las personas a vivir al máximo su vida gracias a una mejor salud. Los empleados de Abbott vienen a trabajar todos los días con incansable energía y entusiasmo, y con la promesa de mejorar la salud y el bienestar de millones de personas. Traspasan las barreras para ayudar a manejar y a tratar algunos de los desafíos de salud más grandes de la vida. Te invitamos a explorar las oportunidades en Abbott, a evaluar si tu talento y expectativas profesionales coinciden con los puestos que tenemos vacantes. Como empleador que brinda empleo sobre la base de la igualdad de oportunidades, Abbott acoge y promueve la diversidad en la fuerza laboral. Síguenos: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter